Farewell...and Stay Safe

By lupus tenebrae

As you once said, I’m safe and well
I pray that you’ll be more the same.
And all the praise I’ve yet to tell,
as you once said, I’m safe and well.
I’ve yet to show the open shell,
and for this I take all the blame.
As you once said, I’m safe and well
I pray that you’ll be more the same.

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Published on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Filed under: "Tribute" and "Poetry"

Author's Note:

No flashy gimmicks this time, just a simple triolet, for a good and deserving friend. Maybe too simple, as words can't express my true feelings as easily. Stay safe Opklot, and know that you are missed.

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Comments on "Farewell...and Stay Safe"

A former member wrote: And I as well. Sincerely
A former member wrote: This very nice simple, direct, and down to earth
A former member wrote: He will always be missed by those who knew him, even if they only knew him a short while. This is well deserving of notice, and I'm sure he's penning out his response in the spirit he carries with us. Thank you.
On Sunday, March 31, 2013, M Morgan (198) wrote:

This poem sounds so- longing from you - Beautiful homage to a great friend. "I am ok but just need to know you are too"
A former member wrote: I knew exactly who you were talking about when I saw "stay safe". This is a very nice tribute.
On Saturday, February 16, 2013, Gray Vision (424) wrote:

Ya I remember our talks, he always gave good advise. He always looked out for my well being and would mail me to check up on me when I've been off for some time, I miss that and I miss him. This was a very nice tribute Wolfy, thank you for sharing this with us here on DP, take care my friend =)
A former member wrote: Nice Tribute.. I Like That..
A former member wrote: Beautiful tribute,
On Sunday, October 14, 2012, Alchemist (679) wrote:

I think this would make a lovely toast at a going away party.
On Wednesday, August 22, 2012, Dilated View (582) wrote:

Really nice tribute. Your word choice and format really show a vulnerability for both the situation and the effect they had on you. Thank you.
On Friday, June 8, 2012, ColorMeToxic (238) wrote:

This still makes me cry...
On Sunday, May 6, 2012, DarkDruidess (313) wrote:

Memories are close tonight and this hit home...I'm missing a lot of people lately...
A former member wrote: I love this poem. I want to add it as one of my favorites.
A former member wrote: Very fitting tribute, Jared. Opklot would be proud.
On Sunday, November 6, 2011, WoundsLikeStars (54) wrote:

Beautiful, per your usual. I love simplicity, and I think you've exposed your heart admirably here. Thanks for posting this.
On Sunday, November 6, 2011, Ladyhawke (392) wrote:

We can always rely on you, man, to say the things we cannot. This is truly a sad day. We've lost someone very dear to many of us. Thanks for this, man.